Death Valley is a national park that surprised me. In my head, when I thought about Death Valley, I pictured a barren wasteland. While that image does exist in some areas of the park, you’ll find much more than that. There’s scenic drives, incredible overlooks, hiking, and much more. Things to Do in Death Valley …
One of the most popular day trips from Santiago, Chile is a tour to El Cajon del Maipo. This trip takes you up into the mountains to the Maipo Canyon and to the beautiful blue lake that surrounds it. The views are spectacular, especially on a clear day. Many people will visit as part of …
I’ve been lucky enough to visit London several times. I took my first two day trip to London early into my study abroad in Ireland, followed by another short weekend, just before I came back home. Then, three years later, I returned for a trip around England and Scotland with my mom. Throughout all of …
Arizona is a state with a lot to offer and you could easily spend weeks here exploring every nook and cranny. Most of us don’t have that time luxury and have to limit what we can see. If you only have a few short days, here’s two templates for an Arizona 5 day itinerary. Arizona …
Santiago is Chile’s capitol, as well as its largest city. It’s a metropolis with over 5 and a half million people. While its true that I think there are better places in Chile to spend your time, many trips to Chile start or end in Santiago. So, since you’re already passing through, it makes sense …
While in Santiago, I took a day trip to El Cajon del Maipo and met two Chilean women. We started a conversation and through broken Spanish, they asked about the rest of my travel plans. I mentioned that I’d be going to Puerto Varas and both women lit up. They excitedly told me how much …
Back in 2014, I spent four months studying abroad in Ireland. During that time, I had the chance to explore so much of this beautiful country. From dramatic cliffs to fun cities to stunning landscapes to castles, I covered nearly all of the big tourist sights. While it’s true that I didn’t see everything (even …
There are loads of day trip options from the town of Puerto Varas. One of those options is a trip to Chiloé island. The island is big and its impossible to see it all in a day, so this day trip is more of a brief taste of Chiloé. If you have more than a …
If you find yourself in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas, you’ll no doubt find yourself wanting to get out and explore nature. One of the best ways to do that is a visit to the Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls. These two sights are often packaged together as a tour, offering visitors some truly beautiful …
Chile’s La Campana National Park sits just 30 miles from the popular vacation town of Viña del Mar. Still, when researching for things to do near Viña del Mar, I found this national park rarely makes lists of things to do. Even in popular guidebooks, this park will sometimes just one sentence. Still, the idea …
